Archive for April, 2009

Art Deco Glamour in Morecambe

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

If you are looking for a sophisticated few days away, the 4* Midland Hotel at Morecambe takes a lot of beating. (more…)

Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza 2-4 May 2009

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

The wonderful Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno on the North Wales coast is celebrating its roots with an Extravaganza of Victoriana. (more…)

Bristol Floating Harbour 200 – Monday 4 May 2009

Monday, April 20th, 2009

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Avon New Cut and Feeder Canal and the opening of Bristol’s Floating Harbour, there will be a Fun Day on 4th May by Brunel’s SS Great Britain. (more…)

London Marathon – Sunday 26 April 2009

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

There is something quite splendid about seeing thousands of runners stream through the streets of London on a Sunday morning with not a car or bus in sight, just people putting their best foot forward for charity. (more…)

May is Whisky Month right across Scotland

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Distilleries throughout Scotland will be dusting down the barrels, sprucing up the bottles and polishing the glassware in preparation for throwing open their doors for Whisky Month.  Below we have featured just two of many events planned across Scotland to celebrate their favourite tipple. (more…)

Spectacular Tudor River Pageant , London – 20-21 June 2009

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

In celebration of the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s coronation, London is planning a fabulous river pageant from Tower Bridge to Hampton Court Palace. Central to the whole proceedings is, of course, King Henry himself with his Queen who will leave the Tower of London at 10am on Saturday 21st June to board the Royal Shallop ‘Jubilant’ at Tower Pier. (more…)